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Dorset Bat Group

Dorset Bat Group

Welcome to the Dorset Bat Group

We are volunteers with a shared passion - we all love bats! Our role is one of helping record and protect the bats of Dorset. We do this by carrying out surveys, roost visits, engaging with the public - anything that will help raise awareness of the bats around us and the need for their protection. We are a membership organisation are always looking for like-minded people to help us care for bats in Dorset.

Dorset Bats in the Belfry Project

Training

Are you interested in training to become a roost visitor? Dorset Bat Group provide the opportunity for training and experience. For more information, please email bats@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk, with the word 'Training' in the subject box. Download our training documents below.

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About Bats

In the UK we have 18 species of bat, 17 of which breed. Dorset is an exceptional county for bats, having all 17 breeding species present. We've gathered more information about bat species in the download below. There's also maps to show you where bats have been recorded in Dorset.